FirePro V4900 vs Quadro K2000M

FirePro V4900

2011Core: 800 MHz

Quadro K2000M

2012Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V4900

1,009

+0.5%

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

1,004

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V4900 is positioned at rank 212 and the Quadro K2000M is on rank 58, so the Quadro K2000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V4900

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

99%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

97%

#197

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2925%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

100%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

99%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

99%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

97%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

95%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2000M

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

99%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

93%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

92%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

88%

#43

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

589%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

100%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

95%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

95%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

89%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

87%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V4900 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K2000M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2000M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $47), it costs 36% less, resulting in a 55.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+55.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($47)	✅More affordable ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro V4900 Benchmark Check

Quadro K2000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V4900 and Quadro K2000M

FirePro V4900

The FirePro V4900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,009 points.

Quadro K2000M

The Quadro K2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $265.27.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V4900 scores 1,009 and the Quadro K2000M reaches 1,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V4900 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro K2000M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (FirePro V4900) vs 384 (Quadro K2000M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro V4900) vs 0.5722 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
G3D Mark Score	1,009	1,004
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	480+25%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+34%	0.5722 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	48 KB+50%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V4900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000M has 2 GB. The Quadro K2000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11 (FirePro V4900) vs 11.1 (11_0) (Quadro K2000M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
DirectX	11	11.1 (11_0)
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro V4900) vs NVENC (Quadro K2000M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V4900) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000M).

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC
Decoder	UVD 3.1	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V4900 draws 75W versus the Quadro K2000M's 55W — a 30.8% difference. The Quadro K2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V4900) vs 350W (Quadro K2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro V4900	Quadro K2000M
TDP	75W	55W-27%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	163mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	13.5	18.3+36%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2000M costs 36.2% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (FirePro V4900) vs 33.5 (Quadro K2000M) — the Quadro K2000M offers 55.8% better value. The Quadro K2000M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).